Locum Tenens Nurse Practitioner - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery - $110-125 per hour
About the role
Weatherby Healthcare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery for a 13‑week locum tenens assignment in Kettering, Ohio. The position involves a high‑acuity patient population and requires hospital privileges.
Responsibilities
- Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH) and serve as first assistant in surgical cases
- Manage ICU and step‑down patients
- Participate in open heart procedures including CABG, valve surgery, and complex aortic repairs
- Assist with thoracic cases, primarily robotic‑assisted procedures
- Operate Maquet system for vein harvesting
- Provide occasional clinic coverage as needed
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner with Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery experience
- Proficiency in EVH and first‑assisting
- ICU and step‑down management experience
- Experience with open heart cases (CABG, valves, complex aortic repairs)
- Experience with thoracic cases, including robotic surgery
- Familiarity with Maquet vein harvesting system
- Active hospital privileges (or ability to obtain)
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid malpractice insurance
- Covered transportation and housing expenses
- 24‑hour access to Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team
Pay
Competitive compensation; rates are all‑inclusive estimates combining an hourly base pay with potential overtime, call, and holiday pay. Actual compensation varies based on critical need, experience, qualifications, and other factors. Contact your consultant for details.
Schedule
13‑week locum tenens assignment; full‑time clinical schedule with ICU/step‑down coverage and occasional clinic duties.
About Weatherby Healthcare
Weatherby Healthcare is part of the CHG Healthcare family of staffing companies, a leader in the locum tenens industry since 1995. The company leverages a nationwide network to connect locum professionals across nearly 100 specialties for physicians, PAs, and NPs, providing award‑winning 24/7 support throughout the assignment process.